How often can I run in a week?

I did take rest days but I have a question... when I do a long run I don't feel like eating much, so my body gave out and I had flu like symptoms, I forced myself to eat and I'm better. Is this normal? I really lose my appetite when I jog... why and what can I do?

Just listen to your body. All of us are different. I have been running for over 13 years now. I remember i use to run about 6 days a week but those were mix of short and long runs. Now i run 3 times a week but my mileage is different now - 7 miles 2x times and 10+ over weekend.

I stick with about 3x a week. I follow a training program on my Runkeeper app and it has days that it says to rest. I think it says that 3-4 days a week should be rest days. Good luck with your running!

I think it depends on how your body feels. Start out easy and then try to push incrementally. I think some people can run daily.

SONGFIT4LIFE
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9/15/13 9:27 P

So here's the update for my crazy self! Yesterday (Saturday), I jogged 2 miles walked 5 then jogged home 2... So 9 miles all together and my knees are sore today (Sunday)... Darn it!! I rested all day today, can I jog tomorrow?

I just started so Im kinda in the same boat. I think it depends upon alot of things but you have to listen to your body.

I have a flat course I run on 3-4 times a week and a hilly route I walk 2 days a week.

You just have to play it by ear and back off sometimes.

DASHKATH
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9/15/13 7:20 A

I started at 3 days a week for over a year. I eventually moved up to 5 days a week but that was too hard on my body. I'm finding that four days a week is just the right amount for me. Listen to your body. It knows what it needs.

It depends upon how strong your body. Most new runners need to take time to build up strength and endurance and therefore running 3 times a week is a good goal. If your body craves running more than that than by all means go ahead and run every day of the week!

Listen to your body to tell you when you should run and when you should rest.

The impact of running is hard on the body, and it can take a long time for the body to fully adapt to that impact. Taking regular days off gives your leg muscles and tendons the chance to recover and get stronger.

I agree with Zorbs - until you have considerable running experience under your belt, keep your running to 3 days per week. However, it is fine to do other lower impact forms of cardio on your non-running days.

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